Animals

Animal illustration has been an important art form for centuries. It is a beautiful blend of art and science.

Animal illustration reached a peak in about 1600 to 1900. This was an exciting era of exploration and discovery. Scientists and artists documented and illustrated animal discoveries.

At the same time, it was fashionable for wealthy people to have scientific hobbies. One of the most popular was studying nature. The wealthy employed some of the finest artists to illustrate animals. The illustrations were usually printed as engravings and lithographs.

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